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Tense Match in Auxerre Ends in Dramatic Draw
Auxerre, France – The match between Auxerre and Lens at the Stade de l’Abbé Deschamps concluded in a two-two draw in a highly charged and emotional encounter. Lens took an early lead in the 14th minute with a goal by O. Edouard, assisted by A. Thomasson. However, Auxerre fought back to equalize in the 61st minute thanks to F. Sierralta.
The match was characterized by high intensity, reflected in the numerous cards shown by referee François Letexier. Lens suffered the dismissal of I. Ganiou in the 73rd minute, further complicating their situation.
Despite playing with ten men, Lens managed to find the back of the net again in the 90th minute, with a goal by A. Sima, also assisted by A. Thomasson, which seemed to seal the victory. However, the celebration was short-lived as Auxerre relentlessly pursued an equalizer.
Auxerre dominated ball possession with 57%, taking 18 shots in total, although only two were on target. Lens, with less possession (43%), proved more effective in their shots on goal. The match concluded with a total of seven yellow cards for Lens and three for Auxerre, in addition to the red card for the Lens player. A memorable match for its intensity and final result.
Substitutions lens: at minute 41 O. Edouard came in and R. Fofana went out., at minute 81 W. Said came in and M. Guilavogui went out., at minute 82 F. Thauvin came in and A. Sima went out.
Substitutions auxerre: at minute 69 L. Sinayoko came in and I. Osman went out., at minute 76 E. Owusu came in and R. Matondo went out., at minute 84 F. Sierralta came in and L. Sy went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Auxerre
Lens
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